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KNIPEX PreciForce® Crimping Pliers

January 20, 2025

For the installation of PV systems with MC4® and MC4® EVO 2 connectors
With improved crimp geometry for very good conductivity
For installations on residential and industrial buildings or on isolated systems such as mobile homes
Consistently high crimping quality due to precision dies and ratchet mechanism (unlockable)
Precise, factory-set (calibrated) crimping pressure
High crimping force due to efficient lever action
Good handling thanks to favourable handle position, low weight, short design and ergonomically shaped handles
Crimping die is not exchangeable
For MC4®- and MC4® EVO 2 connectors

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Intermatic 1-Channel Phase Dimming Lighting Controller

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All New Flex Series Printers from Brady

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ABB E-mobility Launches Terra AC Wallbox Solutions for Homes and Businesses in Canada

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Eaton’s Auto-Monitoring GFCBs and Wall Receptacles Advance Electrical Safety, Reliability

Designed to automatically monitor ground-fault circuit interruption (GFCI) status…

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